Black FruitAs a category 'black fruit' tomatoes are considered to be very rich and full of interesting flavors. Another bonus is the general ability to produce even in warm weather regions. This is the single hottest category, more folks asked about 'black fruit' last spring than any other group. Attached are my choice offerings for this next season. As with many of the other categories there are a lot more black tomato varieties on the market and I hope to add many more over the up-coming years, it's up to you to let me know which.
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| Cat No. | Variety Name | Description | Add to Cart |
| 1251 | Berkeley Tie Dye Try Google |
I am temporarily suspending this variety do to piss-poor germination... I may re-list if they (ever)sprout... Lets keep our fingers crossed! Another interesting offering for 2010 from the folks at “Wild Boar Farms” out in Cali; Showing a striking pattern of yellow-green stripes on a purplish red skin with a marbled flesh. Size varies from medium to large. A stabilized cross between Cherokee Purple and Green Zebra. With that parentage it almost has to be good! Be one of the first to add this variety to your Texas garden. ‘Wild Boar’ says “ Warning, high acid content may cause flashbacks. This tomato blows me and alot of my customers away. A favorite to many of my chefs. Mid-late to late, 75-90 days. indet. regular leaf plants. 8-16 oz. Fair to good production. Green fruit with yellow and red stripes. Interior is a true tri-color. Creamy green flesh infused with various shades of red and yellow. Each of these colors has a different flavor resulting in a spicey, sweet, tart tomato with good acid all in one fruit.” | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1001 | Black Brandywine Try Google |
Sold out for 2010 May I suggest; Blk. Pineapple, Blk. Krim, Purple Calabash, Violaceum K-R, Cherokee Chocolate, or Cher. Purple. 80 Ind. The same size, shape and yes, flavor of the original pink strain. A deep mahogany in color, fruit may weigh in over a pound. Strong vigorous plants. As with all large fruited varieties production may vary from year to year. | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1053 | Black Cherry |
65 Ind. 65 Ind. Beaten out, but only slightly, by ‘Chocolate Cherry’, the 15th best seller for 2009. The first truly 'Black' cherry was introduced at tomatogrowers.com in 2003. Little ½" to ¾" dark fruit are packed with the sweet, rich, complex flavors Not only does this make a fantastic addition to the color spectrum for commercial growers and gourmet kitchen gardeners but I consider the rich, deep flavor to at least hold its own with Sungold. Compare to Brown Berry, Chocolate Cherry, or Zebra Cherry Hy. | |
| 1002 | Black Krim Try Google |
75 Ind. Fourth place in sales for 2009, Black Krim is still a very popular tomato. From the Black Sea of Russia. Large fruit, up to 6", slightly flattened and packed with rich flavor. Mahogany red with black-striped shoulders, fruit get deeper in color with hot weather. Yeah Texas! A green jelly surrounds the seeds making for beautiful slices. I had very disappointed customers last year after this one sold out. Compare to Carbon or Indian Stripe. | |
| 1136 | Black Pear Try Google |
80 Ind. Very beautiful 4-6 oz, grayish- red, green shouldered pear shaped-fruits. Plants produce prolifically. Sauced, it is spicy and sweet and a sight to see. It also makes a dramatic presentation sliced in half atop salad greens. Potato leaf. Very popular in 2009, I'll be growing more this year for sure! | |
| 1135 | Black Pineapple Try Google |
Our most exciting new tomato for 2008, it is wonderful in every way. This unusual variety was developed by Pascal Moreau, a horticulturist from Belgium. The multi-colored, smooth fruit (green, yellow and purple mix) weigh about 1 1/2 lbs. The flesh is bright green with deep red streaks. Everyone loves their superb flavor that is outstanding, being both sweet and smokey with a hint of citrus. The yield is one of the heaviest we have ever seen! Be the first at your farmers market to have this new classic. | |
| 1073 | Black Plum Try Google |
82 Ind.; This Russian variety produces a long steady crop of elongated 2" plum shaped fruit of a deep mahogany. A unique sweet tangy flavor. As one of my favorite customers once said "You only need one, it'll feed an army!" Highly recommended. | |
| 1162 | Black Sea Man |
Determinate. (75 days) You guys caught on quick, my third most popular variety in 2009 in the first year I offered this unique variety. Potato leaf (YEAH).A Russian heirloom that may look odd but tastes delicious. Rich, tangy tomato flavor in medium-sized, 4 to 8 oz. fruits with brown-black skins and pink shoulders. Fruits are slightly plum-shaped, revealing skeleton-like veins when blanched and peeled. | |
| 1074 | Black Zebra |
85 Ind.; From TomatoFest. 1½" brown skinned fruit with black stripes give up a Smokey sweet flavor. Introduced in 2004, from the people who introduced Green Zebra. | |
| 1055 | Brown Berry Try Google |
70 Ind. Not just an interesting novelty variety, from Totally Tomatoes this new fruit should add a new color to the spectrum of gourmet cherries. Definatley distinct from any other "black cherry". A personal favorite my garden will never be without. For the tomato enthusiasts. Few. | |
| 1107 | Carbon |
78 Ind.- Noted as one of the darkest colored and best tasting of the black fruit, the flavor is exceptionally rich and yet sweet. 3", 8oz.+ slightly flattened fruit are dark purplish brown outside, deep brick-red inside.Sorry, not available in 2010... May I suggest Black Pineapple, Purple Calabash or Cherokee Purple. | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1106 | Cherokee Chocolate |
80 Ind. Finally my idea that naming a tomato “Chocolate” anything is a sure bet …after three years of offering this variety people finally caught on and we sold a boat-load!!! From the noted breeding program of Craig LeHoullier we get this color variation of the venerable "Cherokee Purple"; Expect the same great growth and set, but add a darker red fruit with brown-black shoulders. Excellent texture and flavor with firm, juicy, sweet, with a touch of tart...AWESOME flavor. Should be in every garden, chocolate lover or not! Compare with Carbon, Purple Calabash, Indian Stripe, and of course Cherokee Purple. | |
| 1003 | Cherokee Purple |
80 Ind. What more can I say, my best selling large fruited variety three years running. And probably the most popular ‘Heirloom’ in Texas. Damn, it even has its own website www.cherokepurple.com! Of Cherokee decent, this variety was introduced prior to 1890 in Tennessee. These large plants can offer up to 12oz. rosy-pink-purple, o.k., black fruit with deep brick red, richly flavored flesh. Excellent complex flavor, slight sweet aftertaste, perfect slicer for tomato sandwiches. I have been growing this special variety in my gardens since day one. Compare with Indian Stripe, Carbon and of course Cherokee Chocolate | |
| 1171 | Chocolate Cherry |
Ind. (70 Days) Rounding out the top ten for 2009, New in '08... Something different; lets’ compare to the tried and true "Black Cherry" and "Brown Berry". From the folks at Totally Tomatoes: "Extremely flavorful, uniform, round fruits in trusses of 8, measure 1" in diameter. Fruits hold stems very well, don't crack and can be picked several days before completely mature and allowed to ripen off the vine without sacrificing quality. Great variety for the home gardener or for packing into pints for market." It goes to prove, you staple the word “Chocolate” to something and you get peoples attention! | |
| 1146 | Indian Stripe Try Google |
85 Ind. Similar to Cherokee Purple, very productive, very good flavor. It is productive, a compact indeterminate plant, fruits are oblate, a bit smaller than Cherokee Purple, shoulders not as dark, but color similarly dusky rose with some occasional green striping. Flavor is best when fully ripe. Should be more popular. Sorry, not available for 2010, please compare with Black Krim, Black Pineapple, and Black Zebra. | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1004 | Indische Fliesh Try Google |
80 Ind. Yeah, I can't pronounce it either, but... From tomatofest.com this East German introduction offers 3-4" flattened fruits. Deeply ribbed, purple to a chocolaty brown fruit is as delicious to the eye as the tongue. Expect high yields. | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1172 | Japanese Black Trifele |
Indeterminate, 70-80 days. One of the best black tomatoes? Lets Compare to Black Pear... High yields of blemish free fruits, rarely cracks. Rich full flavor, great for canning. The size of a Bartlett pear, weighing 4-5oz., bred in Russia, Potato leaf (Yeah!!!).Also check out Black Sea Man, Black Zebra, and Black Pineapple. | |
| 1006 | Paul Robeson Try Google |
75 Ind. I have read so much about this variety and its namesake that I can not wait to grow it! A Russian heirloom which produces 8oz. fruit, deep purple with green shoulders, and packed with rich, full flavor. Gourmet Selection. Taking 2010 off...try Indian Stripe or Southern Night, you won't be disapointed! | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1005 | Purple Calabash |
80 Ind. My third Black fruited variety in the top ten best sellers for 2009; coming in at #7, not too shabby.One of the most truly purple tomatoes, the 3" flattened fruit are also extremely fluted and ruffled in appearance. The flavor is described as rich, wine like. These plants offer high yields of these exquisitely beautiful and delicious fruit. A customer favorite! | |
| 1141 | Purple Pear Brandywine Try Google |
A sport from a ‘Purple Brandywine’ plant. Pink-ish purple fruits are elongated, pear or plum shaped, pleated , some doubles. Thick flesh is deep, dark, purplish-rose and intensely sweet. Low juice, sauce type. Standard leaf. 90 days. Rare | |
| 1108 | Purple Russian Try Google |
86 Ind. - A nice surprise at tomatofest last September, a new 'Black' fruit and a paste type as well! This Ukrainian heirloom sports regular leaves and huge, pointed, plum-shaped fruits with an excellent wine-sweet flavor. Should make EXCELLENT sauce!!! Few. | |
| 1227 | Southern Night Try Google |
Sold Out for 2010 O.K., here ya go, a black-fruit for container growing! A rare, old traditional Russian variety that bears round, slightly flattened, 3-1/2 in. blackish-red fruits that are richly flavored, sweet yet acid. Performs best in warm areas, where it turns the deepest 'black' color. Determinate. 84 days | Sorry, not available this year. |
| 1258 | Violet Jasper Try Google |
Aka: Tzi Bi U Yes, part of a dynamic duo from baker creek for 2010; "When these little Oriental jewels ripen, your eyes will be stunned with color. They have pretty violet-purple fruit with iridescent green streaks! Fruit weigh 1-3 ounces, are smooth and have good tasting, dark purplish-red flesh. This variety will also amaze you with its yield: it’s not only high, but incredibly high, being one of the most productive tomatoes we have grown. A great variety for marketing. Introduced to you from China along with its twin sister “Topaz”" | |
| 1267 | Zebra Cherry Hybrid Try Google |
Ok, yes another Hybrid in 2010, why you ask??? Well, A) it is a cherry, B) it is technically a bi-color and C) it is a Black fruit - My personal tri-fecta !!! This compact, hard-to-find basket type produces loads of tangy fruits that are slightly larger than the average cherry at 1 to 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Exotic fruits have red and green stripes, with dark red flesh that is surprisingly flavorful and very firm, making them easy to cut. Hardy plants are ideal for small spaces and patios. Det 70days. These are going to go fast! |